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"Weight Gain Helped Me Improve": Boxer Lovlina Borgohain On Olympic Medal Chances
Bronze medallist at the Tokyo Olympic Games, woman boxer Lovlina Borgohain has expressed "confidence" in winning a gold medal in the upcoming Paris Olympics. Borgohain's confidence is backed by a series of remarkable performances, including a gold medal at the 2023 World Boxing Championships and a silver medal at the 2022 Asian Games. In a conversation on JioCinema's 'The Dreamers,' she expressed her aspirations to clinch gold at the upcoming edition of the Games. Borgohain's transition from the Welterweight (69 kg) to the Middleweight (75 kg) category marked a turning point in her career.
USA Basketball made the call to send Kawhi Leonard home in the 'best interest' of the team: 'We had to pivot'
Kawhi Leonard withdrew from Team USA ahead of the 2024 Olympics. Emmanuel Acho believes Leonard's legacy has been ruined.
Russia says it won't send wrestlers to the Paris Olympics as neutrals
Russia said on Saturday that 10 of its wrestlers who were offered spots at the Paris Olympics as neutrals will refuse to compete.
Australia-based Yousofi to represent 'stolen dreams' of Afghan women in Paris
MELBOURNE: Australia-based Kimia Yousofi has been included in Afghanistan's team for the Paris Olympics and the sprinter says she will be representing the "stolen dreams and aspirations" of Afghan women back home who are being denied the chance to take part in sport.
Indian Javelin Throwers To Practice For Olympics In Paris Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra Opts Out
Top Indian 3000m steeplechaser Avinash Sable and javelin thrower Kishore Jena will hope to fine tune their Olympics preparations in the Paris leg of the prestigious Diamond League one-day meeting series on Sunday. Reigning Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has opted out of the Paris DL apparently due to an adductor niggle that has been troubling him for the past couple of months. Both Sable and Jena have not been in the best of forms and have not competed in too many events ahead of the Paris Games but they would be looking to get acclimatised to the conditions of the city which will host the Olympics.
Daniel Wiffen carries Ireland's hope of rare success in Olympic pool
Irish swimming has rarely been linked with Olympic success but distance specialist Daniel Wiffen has genuine hope of seeing the Tricolour flag hoisted above the Paris pool after his events.
"We Want To Bring Honour To India": Men's Hockey Star Ahead Of Paris Olympics 2024
Indian hockey team senior midfielder Manpreet Singh is excited to represent the country in his fourth Olympics in Paris, a remarkable achievement that puts him alongside the legendary Dhanraj Pillay. Set to play in his fourth Olympics, Manpreet expressed his excitement and pride, saying, "Playing in my fourth Olympics is a dream come true and a milestone that fills me with immense pride. It is a testament to years of hard work, dedication, and unwavering support from my family, coaches, and teammates. To follow in the footsteps of a legend like Dhanraj Pillay, who has been an inspiration for countless players including myself, is an honour beyond words."